1. No.5 Sopressa - 85. High quality effort in the Auraria. 2000m no issue and can sit closer during the run from the gate.2. No.8 Pretty To Sea - 83. The Sydney run is good enough for this. Can not believe she is $41. Has to overcome the gate, but can see her being wide with cover. Just do not need any leader bias for her to be in the finish.3. No.15 Jungle Fish - 81. Good run to back at 1600m behind Think Bleue, and finished off hard at Randwick. Would of preferred at 2400m at her next start but if she shows up here she can win.4. No.4 Think Bleue - 80. Just has not run a bad race. Her only miss was a solid effort behind the SADerby fav three back. Can see no problem with the 2000m, and is a definite player here.5. No.7 Savacool - 79. Form this time in good, and has a win in her previous pre over the improving Dark Dream at 1800m. Should be in the finish.6. No.9 Temple Of Bel - 77. Her last run was a cracker. The only concern I have is that she is only third up here, and she has not had a run at either 1800m or 2000m this prep.

1. No.6 Quilista - 87. Is low flying at the moment and she has been well placed here. Drawn to get her chance.2. No.2 Viddora - 87. Lost no admirers from last run. Drawn to get a sit and the cart into the race, is in form and goes well second up.3. No.5 Dainty Tess - 84. No fluke about this lady. She won well last start and the $12 on offer is about $3 overs.4. No.15 Catchy - 83. Back to form with a vengeance (although Viridine fans might have something to say about that), but she comes into this mapping well.5. No.4 Miss Rock - 82. Can not believe she is being overlooked. Her two runs this time in have been amongst the topline sprinters in the country. Likes the track, like her off a break and she has drawn well to sit behind them and come over the top off them.6. No.16 Formality - 79. She is a bit inconsistent, but her best is not far short of Catchy. First up looks good, drawn nicely and interesting to see Coolmore book McEvoy.

1. No.1 Redzel - 96. Has won only once this prep, but all his efforts have been excellent. The one to beat!2. No.12 In Her Time - 90. No luck last time. The soft 7 track is my concern at the wfa level, but her class will take her a long way.3. No.11 The Mission - 80. Have thought his last three runs have been full of merit. The soft 7 suits, I have a feeling he could roll forward here and give a good sight. Do prefer him at 1350 or 1400m but can still run well here at odds.4. No.3 Le Romaine - 80. Again prefer him at slightly longer, and with a lack of speed on paper, he is probably a top four hope here, but is good enough to win.5. No.2 Impending - 77. Good win first up and can run top four but will not win.6. No.14 Houtzen - 75. Just not sure she backed up last time out, but still ran okay. WFA is a test, but with not much speed in the race she could give the field something to catch.

1. No.7 Satono Rasen - 84. Is ticking over nicely and his run at the Gold Coast was a nice lead up for this.2. No.4 Tom Melbourne - 82. Back him to run second again!3. No.3 Ambitious - 80. I am shaking due to the jockey, but he has form good enough to win here. Should get a lovely run from the gate, but can Williams give him his chance.4. No.12 Oregon's Day - 79. 1800m is perfect for her, so her win last time saw her at her best. Some of the others are better off at the 2000m.5. No.1 It's Somewhat - 77. Not racing at his best, but he has run well here before.6. No.13 Abbey Marie - 75. Like her coming here fresh. Some of her wfa form should see her go close.Add ins for any scratchings are No.2 Comin Through & No.6 Man Of His WordRecommended Bet: $20 win No.7 Satono Rasen $10 win + $20 place No.13 Abbey MariePrecedent: No.4 Tom Melbourne

1. No.1 - 872. No.10 - 783. No.5 - 774. No.2 - 76. I have ben a sked to explain why Secret Blaze is 9 rating points behind Tequila Time, when there was only 1.1 lengths between them last week. The primary reason is the drop back from 1400m to 1200m. TT was about 3 points in front, on form and the drop back is significant. 5. No.7 - 756. No.11 - 72Add ins for any scratchings are No.6 & No.9.Recommended Bet: $50 win No.10 Be My StarPrecedent: No.5 Heaven's Deal

1. No.1 Vega Magic - 90. On form he is the one to beat, but at $2.80 I will give him a miss.2. No.18 Miss Rock - 87. Thought her run in the Sangster this year rated just as well as last year. Meets Vega Magic 2.5 kilos better from last years edition and her form this time around is in stronger races. Should get a nice run and looks the value in the race to me.3. No.3 Thronum - 84. Last run has him right in this. Not sure if the scratching last week in Brisbane was due to a serious issue, but trusting the trainer. Weight is also a concern but his rating is high.4. No.11 Steel Frost - 82. This is the best of the locals. Last start win was very good (admittedly at 1400m but there is a preceent for the Goodwood winner dropping in distance). His 1200m form over the last 12 months is very good and he should get a lovely run, where he just needs luck in the straight.5. No.19 Mica Lil - 79. I have a feeling the bars in Kalgoorlie will be rocking. Sensational burst in the Sangster for 3rd, the run before that she was good behind Whispering Brook. Has drawn to be able to get out in the straight and if she sees clear last 200m she can win here. 6. No.17 - I'll Have A Bit - 78. That burst last start was unbelievable. I understand she needs to back that up, but the run rated so well she sits in the top 6.Any add ins for scratchings are No.5 & No.6.Recommended Bet: Trifecta 1-3-11-17-18-19 / 1-3-11-17-18-19 / Field = $50 = 9%Precedent: No.15 Overshare.

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1. No.2 Le Romaine - 85. His last 1400m run sees him win here. Drawn well, genuine group 1 wfa horse and whatever beats him home wins.2. No.1 Impending - 84. Not far short of the top rater. Loves the track and distance, drawn a little awkwardly and that was the difference between the top two raters.3. No.9 English - 82. Top win last time out! 1350m should suit. Personally I think she will be giving the top raters a start, but she could sit forward from the inside and if she does she can win. Where she gets to in the run is important!4. No.3 Care To Think - 79. Needs to make up some ground to win, but stepping up to 1350 is beneficial, and I can see good speed from Monsieur Gustave and Most Important so if the speed is on he could surprise.5. No.11 Champagne Cuddles - 78. Still think 1200m is her best distance, but her Golden Rose run and form around Alizee in the spring over further sits well here. Top four only hope for mine.6. No.10 Volpe Veloce - 76. Comes across the Tasman in good form. Step up in grade here, but can finish top four.Add ins for any scratchings are No.8 & No.4.Recommended Bet: $50 win No.2 Le RomainePrecedent: No.1 Impending

Queensland Oaks.

1. No.3 Youngstar - 84. Top quality win last time out and the step up to 2200m looks ideal. The one to beat.2. No.5 Another Dollar - 82. Ran well last time out and should get a nice run here, but the stablemate went straight past it last time out, so it needs to improve.3. No.2 Sheezdashing - 79. Everything she has done suggests the 2200m is ideal. Form from the last start has been franked and is right in this.4. No.7 Highway - 77. Good run last time out and the 2200m looks right up her alley. If she can improve from that run as she did from her previous run, she could surprise.5. No.10 Coral Coast - 76. Has done everything right leading into this and she is probably one of the runners who is disadvantaged by the drop from 2400m.6. No.11 Terra Sancta - 74. She comes through the major second level lead up which is run on the Sunshine Coast. Good win and looks well placed here.Add ins for any scratchings are No.8 & No.9.Recommended Bet: $50 win No.3 YoungstarPrecedent: No.11 Terra Sancta

1. No.16 Champagne Cuddles - 83. Top effort at wfa last time out. Drawn to get a lovely run, as long as the fence is not off, she will go close.2. No.15 Perast - 80. Coming through the 3yo form, but he drops in weight, his wet form is good, his two wins at the distance and track have been very good and he will go forward from the gate. His win at Caulfield in the spring was good at 1400m, and he has been trained to the minute. 3. No.1 Impending - 79. If I knew he would handle the very soft conditions he would be higher. If the track stays under soft 5 he can win.4. No.12 Burning Passion - 77. Looking for the distance. Will be forward, the wet track brings him into it, and he falls into the lightly weighted old handicapper, who usually runs top four or five. Good value.5. No.14 Invincible Gem - 75. The stable are very confident, thanks to the track conditions. She has a win over Le Romain at wfa to her credit, thought she ran well behind Osborne Bulls last time out who had the inside runs. She fits the older mares who are lightly weighted, and run well in this race.6. No.19 Moss N Dale - 74. I was very taken with his last start win. With the two emergencies above him well in the market, I think he is the one who could run well if he gets a run.Add ins for any scratchings are No.6 & No.5.Recommended Bet: $30 win No.16 Champagne Cuddles $10 each way No.19 Moss'N'Dale (if he does not get a run make it $10 each way No.14 Invincible GemPrecedent: No.15 Perast

J.J.Atkins. Please be aware this race has a habit of producing winners at $21, especially on wet tracks. Without an odds on favourite this looks like a race that could provide an upset!

1. No.1 Lean Mean Machine - 84. The only negative I can see is the step up in distance, but I personally do not think that will be a problem.2. No.2 Zousain - 83. Just got caught late after being ridden a little closer last time out. The barrier is of concern, although by this race they maybe getting wide in the straight.3. No.5 The Autumn Sun - 79. Going well against lesser opposition in Sydney. Has not seen a really wet track. is out to the 1600m and has had to travel up, but deserves his chance here.4. No.14 Sizzling Ace - 77. Not sure she likes the very wet, but her run in the Sires was every bit as good as the two who beat her home. Her racing style is not good for her hopes, and she has drawn what maybe a bad barrier at this point in the day.5. No.4 Sesar - 76. It looked like he did not handle the track last start, but should be able to get on to the back of one that can take him into the race here. Definite top four hope.6. No.3 Boomsara - 75. Going well and he can place.Add ins for any scratchings are No.6 & No.11.Recommended Bet: $50 win No.1 Lean Mean MachinePrecedent: No.5 The Autumn Sun

Queensland Derby.

1. No.1 Dark Dream - 86. Just a bit flat last start after his awesome Grand Prix win. The one to beat.2. No.2 Heavenly Thought - 85. Drawn well (again watch the track bias by this race), won well last time out and can win here.3. No.16 Youngstar - 85. She was a second off Dark Dream when she won the roses, but her win in the Oaks was very good. She does hit a flat spot in her races (probably just inexperience), so she needs to be on her best racing manners here, but she can win.4. No.8 Han Xin - 82. Tough on pace effort last start, and see no reason why he will not run well again here. The draw will see him use some petrol from the barrier, but he is tough.5. No.7 Live And Free - 81. If the track does not deteriorate too much, he is right in this. 6. No.11 Lucky For All - 80. Forget his last run! Needs a Damian Lane special from the gate, but if he can get some cover, and follow one into the race, he can win.

Tattersall's Tiara.1. No.4 Prompt Response - 85. Good run last start, the only problem I have is her ability at the 1500m, especially on the conditions if it is soft 6 or worse, but on form she is the top rater.2. No.6 Shillelagh - 82. My only concern here is the possibility of a worse than soft 6. In good form, her run in the Stradbroke was very good, and she is looking for the extra distance.3. No.15 Champagne Cuddles - 81. Form is outstanding. I just feel that her last two runs on the very wet conditions, have nullified her acceleration. I also still feel her best distance is 1200m. Undeniable chance.4. No.1 Invincebella - 80. Nice win last start. Is a good miler, is in form if all the emergencies are out she gets into a nice barrier and is in form at the right time.5. No.14 Sirens Fury - 78. Is low flying this prep. Stepping up in grade here, but her two wins, and her last start fourth have been outstanding runs. My only problem is her barrier. She is a get back horse and she will need the horses to be getting off the fence at this point of the day. Can win!6. No.2 Miss Wilson - 76. Won at 1600m at wfa last start so no problems there, goes well fresh, drawn nicely and she can sit forward.Add ins for any scratchings are No.16 Moss Trip & No.9 invincible Gem. Many other hopes.Recommended Bet : $50 win No.1 InvincebellaPrecedent : No.4 Prompt Response

Okay quiet period for the next month, but we have finals day at Flemington, and I see some of the races have been lifted to Listed status so here it goes. I have put all races here, but it is races 5, 7, 8 and 9 which are the black type events.

Hello all and it is that time of the year, when a young mans fancy turns to love, footy finals and the return of group 1 horses in the early spring stakes races, and what a cracker of a field we have assembled for the group 2 Missile Stakes.

1. No.10 Winx - 100. Speaks for herself.2. No.7 Kementari - 90. Not far off the queen, but not sure he can win.3. No.9 D'Argento - 89. If he is okay fitness wise, he can run second here.4. No.8 Ace High - 87. If I could find some speed in the race, he could run on into the placings.5. No.11 Unforgotten - 82. Will run well but only a top four hope here.6. No.4 Cabeza De Vaca - 80. Being what looks like one of, if not the only leader, could see him get a cosy run up front and kick for a top four shot.Add ins for any scratchings are No.5 & No.2.Recommended Bet: $50 place No.9 D'ArgentoPrecedent: No.7 Kementari

1. No.3 Vega Magic - 89. Only reason he is in front of Happy Clapper is his record at Caulfield.2. No.1 Happy Clapper - 87. First run at track, but personally that does not bother me.3. No.10 Showtime - 84. Looking to win his group 1 here, and gets his chance. Drawn well, goes forward and this is his chance.4. No.8 Kementari - 82. Did his usual drop in performance second up last time out. No doubt he can bounce back here, but for mine will need everything to go right, to win.5. No.6 Dollar For Dollar - 76. Class wise he is rising significantly, but I can see him just behind the lead and his last few runs at WFA have been right up to this standard.6. No.4 Humidor - 75. If it was 1600m and he was second up he would be alongside Happy Clapper. If he is within striking distance at the turn, and gets a clear run he can win.

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